EU countries poised to recognise Kosovo: German politicianEUbusiness (press release) - 16 hours ago (BERLIN) - A group of European countries is prepared to recognise Kosovo if the province declares independence from Serbia in December, a senior member of German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats said on Thursday.

Farewell, But Not ForgottenTransitions Online - 18 hours agoBOLOGNA, Italy | One of the cornerstones of post-conflict resolution in the Balkans, the internationally-sponsored Stability Pact for Southeastern Europe will be replaced early next year by a new regional initiative.

Barroso urges Albania to conduct further reformsPeople's Daily Online - 10 hours agoBarroso told a joint press conference after their meeting that he conveyed a clear message "to go on with reforms, because there are indeed some problems regarding the perception of Albania in Europe," especially concerning corruption and organized ...

Roma urge Romania to end discriminationReuters - 14 hours agoBUCHAREST, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Activists urged the Romanian government on Thursday to do more to curb discrimination against Gypsies, in response to an apology by President Traian Basescu for Romania's role in sending Roma to World War Two death camps.